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Windows 11 tightens security: Storage settings are now admin‑only
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows 11 Accessing the Storage settings on Windows 11 now triggers a UAC prompt, giving admins an extra layer of security over system files and device security.

Windows 11 on a phone? The new NexPhone video shows exactly how it works
By Sean Endicott published
Phones The NexPhone runs Windows 11, Android, and Linux. With a Q3 2026 launch and a $549 price tag, it's a bold attempt to revive the "PC in your pocket" dream.

4 Ways Windows 11 is better than Linux
By Mauro Huculak published
Opinion Windows 11 offers better app compatibility, hardware support, gaming, and less friction than Linux for most desktop users. Here's why it still wins.

PC gaming issues traced to Windows update, says NVIDIA
By Adam Hales published
News NVIDIA staff say a January Windows update may be behind major PC gaming performance issues, with users reporting frame drops, graphical glitches, and temporary fixes through uninstalling KB5074109.

Edge Canary's "Read Aloud" tool now launches Copilot Vision
By Cale Hunt published
Windows 11 Microsoft's experimental Edge Canary build has some changes for the Read Aloud function. Instead of reading the text on the page, it now launches Copilot Vision instead.

You have a few months to say goodbye to 3D Viewer
By Cale Hunt published
Windows Microsoft has moved its 3D Viewer app onto the deprecated list, and it's expected to disappear from the Microsoft Store in July 2026. I have some suggestions as to what you can use instead.

Firefox is getting an AI kill switch, and I want one for Edge
By Cale Hunt published
Windows Edge's AI tools are certainly useful, but that doesn't mean everyone wants to use them. Wouldn't it be nice to disable everything with one click?

PC shutdown bug has now spread to Windows 10
By Adam Hales published
News Microsoft has confirmed that a shutdown bug affecting Windows 11 is also impacting supported Windows 10 builds, caused by January security updates.

What Windows 11 users think about AI – The comments say it all
By Mauro Huculak published
Feedback Since the Windows Central exclusive was published about Microsoft pausing its aggressive AI push on Windows 11, it sparked hundreds of comments in the community, and here is what users had to say.
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